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Haeflinger, Lt. Col. William R. July 18, 1924 April 17, 2015 William R. Haeflinger, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Banik); loving father of Charles (Sharon) Haeflinger, Suzanne (Lawrence) Bromberek, Marsha (Timothy) Smunt and AnnMarie Bobel; devoted grandfather of Angela (Daniel) Bernhardt, Tracy (Joel) Morrison, Michael Bobel, Jr. and Katrina Bobel; Proud great-grandfather of Ava Bernhardt; cherished brother of Margaret/Peg (Stan) Skalski, Edward (Clara) Haeflinger, James (Elizabeth) Haeflinger and uncle of many. William was a World War II B-17 combat pilot with the 8th Army Air Corps 381st Bombardment Squadron in England, where he participated in 29 combat missions over Europe. He was reactivated during the Korean War and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 after 30 years of military service. As a civilian, he was the Disaster Preparedness Officer at O'Hare Airport. He was a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society and St. Symphorosa Parish and Super Club. During his final years he very much enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Services at Central Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where family and friends will gather on Monday, April 20, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, April 21, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Private burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
kerry krebs
May 10, 2015
sandra shields
April 28, 2015
love never dies our family found strength in each other we had kindness toward all. Bill, you were our special hero showing love of country for most of your life. We hate to see you go,but you've earned your rest. for now, so long Billy-boy.
Peg (sister) Haeflinger/Skalski
April 26, 2015
My father, Art, and Bill were great buddies at Willow Falls. My condolences to the family
Dodie Regis
April 22, 2015
Please accept my condolences to Bill's family. He was a great guy and I enjoyed my days with him at O'Hare. He will certainly be missed.
Roland Gladstone
April 19, 2015
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